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Armed forces communities receive more funding support
Organisations from across Staffordshire are being invited to apply for funding to help support their local Armed Forces Communities. Open…
Author: Lauren Walker
11th February 2019
History
Find out about the amazing history of Stone through various articles and news reports. Stone is a town steeped in history so read on to find out more!
Eccleshall Library exhibits “A Chase Through Time”
Cannock Chase's fascinating history is being explored by a new pop-up exhibition touring the county’s libraries. Currently being hosted in…
Author: Lauren Walker
28th January 2019Staffordshire’s role in WWI in pictures
A unique collection of photos and images portraying Staffordshire’s role during the First World War can now viewed after being brought…
Author: Lauren Walker
31st December 2018Armistice service remembers Swynnerton’s Roses
Family, friends, employees and local residents gathered to remember all those lost in conflict since the 100-year anniversary of the…
Author: Lauren Walker
30th November 2018100th anniversary – from barren field to national memorial
Staffordshire’s National Memorial Arboretum will take centre stage for this year’s 100th anniversary commemorations to mark the end of the Great…
Author: Lauren Walker
8th November 2018Unseen archives reveal jubilant mood in Stone following the Armistice
Bells ringing, fog horns going off on the railway, flags hoisted, and people dancing about were the scenes in Stone…
Author: Jon Cook
6th November 2018Richard Vernon’s legacy lives on in Stone
The mayor of Stone is to unveil a seat in his memory, on Thursday afternoon at 3.00 p.m. in the…
Author: Lauren Walker
6th November 2018Staffordshire Poppies commemorate the centenary of the end of the Great War
Ther is a project to create a display of poppies at Stafford Library, and people from across Staffordshire are being…
Author: Lauren Walker
17th October 2018New nostalgic touring exhibition comes to Stafford
A new interactive exhibition is giving families the chance to enjoy old fashioned toys and games. "Through the eyes of…
Author: Lauren Walker15th October 2018Annual Heritage Day at St Michael & St Wulfad’s Church
This Saturday, 6th October, will see 2018's Heritage Open Day at St. Michael & St. Wulfad's Church. The event will open…
Author: Lauren Walker
3rd October 2018Discover Tolkien’s local inspirations with guided Staffordshire walks
World famous author JRR Tolkien, who gave us works such as The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, will be…
Author: Lauren Walker
24th September 2018New arts project gives children a taste of life on the home front
A new exhibition touring the county’s libraries will give children in East Staffordshire a chance to learn more about life on…
Author: Lauren Walker23rd September 2018Staffordshire History Festival showcases our county’s heritage
A two-month celebration of our county's past takes place over September & October, and families from across Staffordshire are being…
Author: Lauren Walker13th September 2018Free weekend event invites visitors to explore Cannock Chase’s military history
Cannock Chase’s fascinating past will be on show at the annual Military History Weekend on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19…
Author: Lauren Walker
1st August 2018Criminal Herstories comes to Stone Library
Do you have criminal ancestors? Does your family history include a black sheep from Staffordshire? If so, artist Ruth Singer…
Author: Jon Cook
24th May 2018Tolkien exhibition opens at Eccleshall Library
People interested in celebrating the author of The Lord of the Rings’ and his links with Staffordshire can get the…
Author: Jon Cook
8th May 2018
